Our national biodiversity team is known for our wide ranging and extensive technical expertise and our robust biodiversity assessments. Our services are in high demand and continue to grow on the back of new and exciting projects, including within the renewable energy, infrastructure and resource sectors. At all times, our goal is to use our expertise to provide specialist advice to balance development, impact avoidance and offsetting results that achieve the best possible environmental outcome.

About the Role

Our ideal candidate is an experienced Senior Ecologist with robust skills in ecological surveys, assessments, and reporting. Youwill bepassionate about fieldwork and committed to delivering highquality outcomes.Umweltoffersopportunities to grow your technicalexpertise, flexible workingarrangementsand recognition for your contributions within our supportiveandcollaborative teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and deliver ecological assessments,surveysand reporting across a range of projects
- Manage project timelines,budgetsand client relationships to ensure successful outcomes
- Provide technicalexpertiseineitherflora, faunaandhabitat assessments, including regulatory approvals
- Mentor and support junior ecologists, fostering team capability and development
- Oversee field programs, including planning,logistics,



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- Contribute to business development through proposal writing, clientengagementand networking

About You

- Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, botany, zoology, environmental science
- 6+ years relevant experience
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and environmental policies
- Terrestrial flora and/or fauna survey experience, including the capacity to plan surveys and coordinate field teams
- Demonstrated experience in project managing medium and large-scale development and/or biodiversity projects
- Experienced in developing andmaintainingpositive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, governmentagenciesand fellow team members
- Demonstrated experience in the collection and interpretation of ecological and spatial data
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience in preparing and reviewing reports – with a willingness to take responsibility for delivery of reports to final quality
- Highly motivated witha strong teamcommitment
- Be willing to work flexible hours and travel for work

Join the Team

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia

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📌 Senior Ecologist, QLD (Queensland)
🏢 Unwelt
📍 Queensland